Gallbladder cancer Doctors in test — Page 2

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 25 years of experience of expertise to gallbladder cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received Best Poster Award at 19th National Cancer Congress
• Utilizes advanced treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy

Professor Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center. She co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment'.

• Over a decade of medical oncology practice since joining the center in 2011
• Author of more than 80 international and national publications and books
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers including gallbladder cancer
• Holds an ESMO certification from the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Completed specialized training in London's Mount Vernon Cancer Center

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international expertise in oncology, trained at Houston Methodist Hospital and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in personalized treatments including immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Regularly treats patients from Europe, the US, and Middle Eastern countries
• Focuses on gastrointestinal system tumors, including liver–biliary tract cancers

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Ido Wolf leads the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Israel. He is a senior medical oncologist with broad experience.

• Specializes in medical oncology and internal medicine
• Holds a senior academic and leadership role at the hospital
• Graduated from Ben Gurion University of the Negev
• Gained additional experience working in Army Medical Units

Specializing in advanced abdominal cancers – Dr. Sabia addresses complex peritoneal and gallbladder cases at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Over 24 years of experience focused on peritoneal oncologic surgery
• Conducts clinical trials for innovative surgical approaches
• Fellow of The Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International (PSOGI)
• Presented at international surgical oncology conferences

Professor of Medical Oncology specializing in gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Saglam leads the department at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 29 years of experience focused on gastrointestinal oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – key international oncology societies
• Handled complex cases since 2001 at Florence Nightingale

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including gallbladder cancer, with training at Ankara Oncology Hospital.

• Medical oncology specialist with focus on digestive system cancers
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Experience across multiple oncology clinics in Turkey
• Published researcher in oncology field

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder cancer at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for gastrointestinal cancers
• Performs biliary interventions (ERCP) and complex endoscopic resections
• Trained at major Viennese hospitals, including the University of Vienna

Over 35 years of experience performing Whipple procedures – one of the most complex operations for abdominal cancers. He is head of Colorectal Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Specialist in both open and minimally invasive abdominal surgery techniques
• Expert in complex oncological surgeries like the Whipple procedure
• Leads his department at a major Israeli hospital

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky leads a specialized team for complex cancer cases.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Specialized in internal medicine before focusing on oncology
• Primary researcher in multiple clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), a leading oncology facility

Dr. Klauzner is renowned as one of Israel's leading surgeons for the complex Whipple procedure, which is often used for gallbladder cancer. He chairs the Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 42 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal and pancreatic surgery
• Specializes in complex abdominal surgeries including for gallbladder cancer
• As a department chairman, he guides surgical standards and education

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings advanced oncology training from Ohio State University and leads specialized trials at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Co-investigator on international Phase III trials for gastric and gallbladder cancers
• Dual training in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2022
• Fluent in English with US Medical Licensing Examination certification

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler specializes in targeted therapies for solid tumors, with a focus on breast and gynecologic cancers at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over 22 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
• Expert in biomarker development and personalized cancer therapy
• Specializes in immunotherapy and translational cancer research